Lawbrief April 2025

Property (Relationships) Act 1976 – the Equal Sharing Principle The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) applies automatically to married and de facto couples, and couples in a civil union.…

Current Suitability of a Trust Trusts can be a useful planning and protection tool for your family’s long-term interests. However, over time your circumstances and your family’s circumstances may change.…

Retirement Village Occupancy Right Agreements – What to Look Out For Whether you are considering this transition yourself or supporting a friend or family member, we know that the process of…

Enduring Powers of Attorney An Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) is an important document that appoints someone to make decisions on your behalf or to sign documents for you. There…

Andy Marshall becomes Consultant On 31 March 2023, Andy Marshall stepped down as a Partner of Gault Mitchell Law. Andy will continue asa Consultant, working slightly reduced hours. This will…

Introducing Sarah Mair Sarah joined Gault Mitchell Law in September 2022 as a Law Clerk after completing her studies in Wellington. She has a keen interest in property, commercial, and…

Recent changes in the rental property sphere On the 22nd of November 2022, the Government announced extensions to the Healthy Homes compliance timeframes for some private landlords, as well as…

Jessica Temm – Partner Gault Mitchell Law! The Partners are delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Temm as a Partner of the Firm from 1 September 2022. Jess joined…

We are back at 22 The Terrace We are pleased to announce that we have officially returned to our offices at Level 4, 22 The Terrace. As many of you will know,…